misfeed
noun/ˈmɪsfiːd/
Etymology From Middle English *misfeden, from Old English misfēdan; equivalent to mis- + feed.
1
A fault in a mechanical feed mechanism (in the paper pick-up of a printer, for example).
misfeed
verb/mɪsˈfiːd/
Etymology From Middle English *misfeden, from Old English misfēdan; equivalent to mis- + feed.
1
To feed incorrectly, as for example with the wrong foodstuff.
- The problem with keeping the green iguana as a pet is that they are often misfed. For example, some will feed them meat or meat-based foods […]2015, Rachel Smith, John Davidson, Lizards For Kids, page 18: